the PINECONEThe Magazine of Kirby Pines Retirement Community • March 2016 | V. 34 | I. 3 CELEBRATING EASTER WITH KIRBY PINES I Need To Exercise | The Redeemer | Resident Spotlight: Jim Stafford | Kirby Pines SnapShots Kirby Pines Retirement Community Spring Is Finally Here is managed by: at Kirby Pines Finally, what appeared to be so far away BOARD OF DIRECTORS is getting near. I’m talking about Spring. construction target, the Bistro will open Dr. James Latimer, Chairman Yes, Saturday, March 19th is the first with great flare and will once again Mr. Rudy Herzke, President day of Spring, when the days are close be a gathering place for residents and Mr. Berry Terry, Secretary/Treasurer families. Until then, grill food will to twelve hours long with day length Mr. Larry Braughton Rev. Richard Coons increasing as the season progresses. In continue to be available through the Mr. Jim Ethridge Dr. Fred Grogan January it seemed so far away, but then second floor concession stand in very Ms. Mary Ann Hodges in February it appeared to be so very limited quantities. Please bear with us Mr. Boyd Rhodes, Jr. near as we had a few warm days and as we march into the final stages of RCA STAFF then again cold days; and now here it renovations this month. Charlie Trammell is. A month filled with the excitement President, RCA and all the wonders of nature Spring March – the name alone means brings. A walk around our manicured movement, not only for one but also for Michélle Trammell-Vincent Senior Vice President, RCA campus reveals signs of spring in every a group moving forward. I for one am courtyard and along the nature trail proud to have become a member of this Mack Williamson encircling the lake. group and look forward to next January Vice President of Operations, RCA when I can once again dream of March Tim Cox March is also a month in which Kirby – a month that can seem so far away. Vice President of Finance, RCA Pines can be proud of “marching” David Moreland through the process of renovations, Vice President of Sales & Marketing as many of its’ public spaces near Michael KIRBY PINES STAFF completion. The Bistro remains on Escamilla, Michael Escamilla target, and I thank all of you for Executive Executive Director, Kirby Pines your patience as jack hammering, Director, Annette Marlar partially closed offed walkways and Kirby Pines Director of Medical Services and HR workmen come and go throughout the Mike Abutineh, M.D. day. In another month, if we stay on Medical Director Linda Huston ON THE PINECONE COVER Director of Accounting Family, Faith, Resident & Future of Kirby Pines Don Johnson Chaplain On the cover we have Cheryl and Don Johnson, Catherine Prewett and Dr. Maxie Cheryl Grimes Dunnam standing in front of the iconic Life Enhancement Director crosses that overlook Bellevue Baptist Church. Daniel Longstreth Director of Environmental Services As with faith, small pieces can fit together creating a peaceful harmony, as does this Chuck Neeley group and location. Cheryl Johnson is Director of Maintenance married to Kirby Pines Chaplain, Don Mark Simpson Johnson. Her mother, Bobbe Stigall is a Director of Dining Services resident of Kirby Pines. Catherine Prewett is also a resident at Kirby and worked 19 years Mike Rayder at Bellevue as the Director of Children’s Director of Grounds & Landscaping Ministries. Dr. Maxie Dunnam is a retired Calvin Sims pastor of Christ United Methodist Church, here in Memphis and future resident of Director of Transportation Kirby Pines. This magazine is produced by R.C.A. Just goes to show you, regardless of your Resident, Catherine Prewett, 6465 N. Quail Hollow Rd., Suite 400 faith or background, we are all one big Memphis, TN 38120, 901-794-2598 family. Happy Easter! outside Bellevue Baptist Church Electronic version of The Pinecone is available at www.kirbypines.com • 2 • The Pinecone | March 2016 welcome to 3535 Kirby Road • Memphis, TN 38115 Rudy & Ann Louise James & Carolyn Doris Margaret Campbell Gates Pate Staub Married 42 years and with James and Carolyn Gates Doris comes to Kirby Pines Born in Edinburgh, Scotland, 3 children, Rudy and Ann come to Kirby Pines from from her previous home in Margaret Marie Staub and her Louise Campbell come to their previous residence in Germantown. She and her hus- husband, Robert (born in New our Community from their Germantown. Married for 60 band, Donald, were married Jersey), were married 34 years previous residence in Fairfield years, they have 3 children and 59 years prior to his passing in and have 1 son. Glade, TN. With the rank of 2 grandchildren. 2011. Sergeant, Rudy Campbell In 1974, Ole Miss and Univer- When asked about hobbies/ served in the US Army Air In 1955, the U. of Alabama sity of Central Arkansas award- interests/entertainment, Doris Force. awarded James a BS Degree. ed Robert a Master’s Degree in He established and directed pointed out that she and her Marketing and Education. He Dr. Campbell graduated from the Gates Appraisal Company, husband were the sole support was employed 20 years in the the University of Memphis Inc., providing appraisals on for both sets of parents. It was Helena School District. Rob- and University of Tennessee, commercial, industrial, of- a full-time commitment, glad- ert’s military career was with earning his Doctor of Dental fice and apartments. His mili- ly shouldered; but left no time the U.S. Air Force, retiring Surgery (DDS) in 1951. He tary service was with the U.S. for pursuit of “down time” with the rank of Staff Sergeant. practiced Dentistry for 44 Air Force; rank of Captain. hobbies and/or interests. Their He passed away in 2005. In years. He received Special In 1976, the U. of Memphis situation is a familiar one to 1952, the University of Edin- Recognition as President of awarded Carolyn a BS Degree many of us here, as well. burgh, Skerry College, award- the Memphis Dental Society, in Psychology. Her interest in Donald owned and operated ed Margaret a BS Degree in President of the Memphis human behavior served Caro- a Dealer Transport Company, Business Administration. She Children’s Dental Society, and lyn well as she made her way delivering new cars to dealer- was employed for 40 years in a was National President of the in the political realm. For 17.5 ships. For 39 years, Doris was variety of non-profit associa- XI PSI PHI Dental Fraternity. years, she was a Shelby Coun- employed by American Bell, tions, as Executive Director. In 1952, Ann Louise Campbell ty Commissioner. Carolyn also South Central Bell, and Bell earned a degree in Dental was an accomplished horse- Her work with non-profits South Telephone Companies “too numerous to mention” Hygiene from the University woman, designed and sewed (now AT&T). She held several of Tennessee; and was her own clothes, and uphol- (her words), Margaret has re- management positions, doing ceived Special Recognition employed for 25 years as a stered furniture. everything from installation of Dental Hygienist. for work with the Chamber of For James, interests include new residence services to writ- Commerce, State Boards, and Music preferences are history, military, art, and paint- ing “how to” instruction manu- an Arkansas Award for Ex- tunes from the ‘50’s and ing. Carolyn’s interests include als. Doris served several years cellence for Top Community ‘60’s. For Rudy Campbell, writing, history, sewing, and as President of Telephone Pio- Worker. Her interests include hobbies include band music, music. Travel has been a major neers Association. reading, travel, history, gar- saxophone, green house plants, part of their lives, visiting 54 She has traveled to every State dening, dancing, cards, and painting, golf, running, and countries; meeting and talking in the U.S. as well as to Mexi- music, preferring Gregorian boating. Ann Louise enjoys with Pope John Paul. co. Her musical preference is and Gospel music. exercise, running, needlepoint, County music. and reading. Get to know James and Caro- Welcome to Kirby, Margaret. lyn. Our retirement community Welcome to our retirement You’ll find a range of opportu- We welcome the Campbell’s will be enhanced by their input community, Doris. You will nities to meet new friends and to our Retirement Community; – from casual conversations to make new friends; and we volunteer your time. We wish wishing them many years of participation in programmed hope you explore all the won- you many years of a satisfied quality living. events. We wish them well. derful opportunities here. life with us. All New Resident bios are written by Jacqueline Besteman, Kirby Pines Resident The Pinecone | March 2016 • 3 • I Don’t Do Mornings, But...... I need to Exercise! Are you looking for a way to get back into a simple exercise program that you can keep up? Have you tried a walking program before? Can you walk at least ten minutes? Would you like to improve your overall health and well-being? No matter if you need relief from arthritis pain or just want to be active, the Arthritis Foundation Walk With Ease Program can teach you how to safely make physical activity Advanced Water Aerobics part of your everyday life. Walk With Ease offers support, information and tools to help Monday & Wednesday you succeed. 8:30 am-9:30 am in the Pool Exercise in the PAC Monday, Wednesday & Friday TUESDAY, MARCH 15TH 9:30 am in the PAC BEGINS THE Tai Chi Monday 2:00 pm in the PAC Yoga Stretch Wednesday 10:30 am in the PAC Men’s Only Water Aerobics WALK WITH EASE PROGRAM Tuesday & Thursday 8:30 am - 9:15 am in the Pool TAKE CONTROL, ONE STEP AT A TIME! Arthritis Foundation Water Aerobics Walking has been proven to help with weight loss, stress control, increasing strength, Tuesday & Thursday balance, and walking pace, as well as reducing pain.